Section 54 – Identification of Person Arrested – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Authorizes taking identifying particulars of arrested persons for investigation purposes. Facilitates scientific identification through lawful collection of physical and biometric…
Section 53 – Examination of Arrested Person by Medical Officer – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Ensures medical examination of arrested persons to detect injuries and prevent custodial abuse. Provides statutory protection by enabling independent documentation…
Section 52 – Examination of Person Accused of Rape by Medical Practitioner – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Provides procedure for medical examination of rape accused to secure forensic evidence. Authorizes timely medical examination of the accused to…
Section 51 – Examination of Accused by Medical Practitioner at Request of Police Officer – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Permits medical examination of accused persons to collect evidence relevant to investigation. Authorizes police to obtain medical evidence from the…
Section 50 – Power to Seize Offensive Weapons – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Authorizes police to confiscate weapons found on arrested persons to ensure safety. Introduction Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Section 49 – Search of Arrested Person – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Regulates lawful search of arrested persons to secure evidence and ensure custody safety. Authorizes police to search arrested individuals and…
Section 48 – Obligation of Person Making Arrest to Inform About Arrest, etc., to Relative or Friend – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Mandates communication of arrest details to relatives or friends to prevent secret detention. Ensures transparency in custody by requiring timely…
Section 47 – Person Arrested to be Informed of Grounds of Arrest and of Right to Bail – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Mandates communication of arrest reasons and bail rights to safeguard personal liberty. Ensures transparency in arrest by requiring immediate disclosure…
Section 46 – No Unnecessary Restraint – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Prevents excessive physical restraint during arrest beyond what is necessary for custody. Introduction Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Section 45 – Pursuit of Offenders into Other Jurisdictions – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Permits police to pursue offenders beyond territorial limits to ensure effective arrest. Ensures continuity of lawful pursuit across jurisdictional boundaries…